Liverpool midfielder Fabinho doesn't shy away from his tough first months at Anfield.

Fabinho admits he found it difficult at times.

"Overall I think my first season at Liverpool was good," he said.

"In my first season I knew there would be a learning and settling-in period. I went through this.

"It didn't last that long but I remember it wasn't easy starting afresh, I was left out for a few matches.

"Even though I was telling myself that I needed to work hard and be patient, it's not easy being out of the team. But that's in the past now, I started playing more.

"The more you play, the more you can enjoy your football. I think I became an important part of the team, I gave the manager another option he could depend upon. So I think it was a really good season."